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DO I HAVE CANCER?

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RELAX..
CANCER is.

NOT CONTAGIOUS NOT AN INFECTION GENDER NOT RESTRICTED TO ANY AGE OR NOT RESTRICTED TO ANY ORGAN NOT USUALLY INHERITED

So, you may have a Question

WHAT IS
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CANCER
Cancer is a condition in which some of the cells in our

body begin to multiply without control. This loss of control is caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Cancer can be prevented to a great extent by controlling the extrinsic factors.

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

It has been found that in India nine lakh people die of

Cancer every year. The best way to defeat cancer is to PREVENT it. Where one has not been wise to prevent it, care must be taken to detect it EARLY. Prevention can either be primary or secondary.

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Primary Cancer Prevention

It aims at controlling cancer causing agents. The most

important agent is tobacco. Following a healthy lifestyle consisting of regular exercise and a balanced diet are the first few steps towards primary prevention.

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Secondary Cancer Prevention

Secondary Cancer Prevention is early detection by

screening.
Annual screening is an insurance against cancer.

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WHY IS EARLY DETECTION/PREVENTION IS IMPORTANT?

Early cancer is curable Early cancer is easy to treat Early cancer treatment is inexpensive Early cancer treatment does not cause mutilation.

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What are the common Cancers for Men in India?

FOR MEN:
Oral Larynx Throat Oesophagus Lung Stomach
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What are the common Cancers for Women in India?

For Women:
Cervix Breast

These constitute nearly 50% of cancers in women. Tobacco related cancers constitute 20% of female cancers.

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ORAL CANCER
Risk factors:
Using Tobacco in any form (Smoking, Chewing,

inhaling)
Passive Smoking Alcohol enhances risk caused by tobacco Sharp teeth III-fitting dentures Unhygienic Oral cavity (Dental sepsis) Anaemia
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ORAL CANCER
SYMPTOMS:
White or red patches in the oral cavity A sore in the mouth that does not heal Difficulty in opening the mouth

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ORAL CANCER
PREVENTION:
Stop tobacco use completely Keep your mouth clean In case of any abnormalities visit your dentist Avoid alcohol Avoid ill-fitting dentures

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LUNG CANCER
It is estimated that approximately 85 out of 100 persons acquire lung cancer due to tobacco use. RISK FACTORS:
Use of tobacco (mainly smoking cigarettes) Air pollution Occupational hazards

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LUNG CANCER
SYMPTOMS:
Persistent cough Difficulty in breathing Blood in the sputum Difficulty in breathing

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LUNG CANCER
PREVENTION:
Avoid smoking Ensure that you live in a pollution free environment Control of hazards due to occupation

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CERVICAL CANCER
RISK FACTORS:
Early age at marriage Multiple Partners Chronic long-standing genital infection Associated HPV (virus) Poor genital hygiene

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CERVICAL CANCER
SYMPTOMS:
Vaginal discharge blood stained or foul smelling Inter-menstrual bleeding Bleeding after sexual intercourse Bleeding after attaining menopause

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CERVICAL CANCER
PREVENTION:
Ensuring that the vulvae and vaginal areas are kept

clean

Pap smear test after the age of 21 years Using clean sanitary napkins during mensuration Annual check-up for women over the age of 30 years

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BREAST CANCER
Each year 80,000 women in India get breast cancer. Fifty percent of women report for treatment at an advanced stage, as a result of which nearly 35,000 women die every year. In the early stages the chances for cure are better. Early cancer can be treated without mutilation.

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BREAST CANCER
RISK FACTORS:
Early age at puberty Family history of Breast Cancer (10%) Women who have not conceived Women who have had their first child after 30 years Women who have not breast fed their children Past history of cancer in the other breast, ovary or

uterus

Prolonged use of hormones

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BREAST CANCER
SYMPTOMS:
A lump or a thickening in the breast or armpit A discoloration or change in the texture of the skin

overlying the breast (dimpling/puckering/scaling) ulceration

A recent change in the nipple. E.g. retraction or Blood stained discharge from the nipple

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BREAST CANCER
PREVENTION:
Complete your family between 22 and 30 years of age Breast feed for at least 6 months Eat food that is less in fat and calories Annual Mammography starting from 40years of age Annual clinical breast examination Monthly breast self examination
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DANGER SIGNS OF CANCER

A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge from any body opening Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere in the body Persistent indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Change in bowel habits Obvious change in wart or mole Persistent cough or hoarseness of voice Unaccounted weight loss or anaemia
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Dos and Don't

Follow:
A balanced diet Eat plenty of fibre, green vegetables and fresh fruit Practise genital hygiene Regular exercise Be physically active Stay stress-free
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BE WISE ! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE CRUSADE AGAINST CANCER

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Thank you.

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